EvilChap's S15 Project

**Evilchap** · 11-12-2008, 19:47

Originally Posted by The_BULK

but tisk tisk on the subaru gold wheel

It gets worse....

There's 4 of them! So... anybody with a black 14a want to swap their bronze R34 wheels for my gold ones?

**Evilchap** · 11-12-2008, 19:57

Originally Posted by Ben - taking it like a gimp since feb 2006

so whats the wheel mistake??

The colour... they didn't look so gold in the pictures I saw. The abuse I'll get for them until I can change them will be relentless!

**gander** · 11-12-2008, 21:53

i dont mind the colour. i have gold wheels on my car.

bad thing is i crashed it earlyer today

i got lots or back bumper work to do now

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have you gone for them wheels for the brakes?

**Evilchap** · 12-12-2008, 07:40

Went for the wheels because they're light and strong, and because Jules measured them and said there was lots of brakes clearance... and they didn't look bright gold in the pictures!

**Fake Ben Taylor** · 12-12-2008, 07:42

he did say they were gold

rattle can them

and did you HAVE to quote me with that name?

**Evilchap** · 12-12-2008, 07:46

Originally Posted by Ben

and did you HAVE to quote me with that name?

Yes

Also, I wont rattle can them, as the finish wouldn't last, and half painted wheels are gash. I'll just get used to them or sell them. For the time being they're round with good tyres, so I'll be ok! It was more the clearance that wasn't quite measured right!

**spm_steve** · 14-12-2008, 21:58

i can put you in touch with a fellow i know near me if you'd like a quality refurb on a small budget.

it does look ace though [in a 555 sonic blue and goldness way]

i look forward to a flight in it

**Hel1x** · 14-12-2008, 23:00

Very nice!

Will be interesting to see how it puts the power down. Especially with the weight distribution. I only know of one other RB26 S15 (not personally lol) - the Tein Time Attack S15. And they spent a a fair bit of time on fabrication to sit the block further back.

I think its safe to say they suceeded:

More info and gallery found here http://www.gtfabrications.com/gtf_pg...ls.php?album=9

Pretty sure money wasnt an issue though lol!

**Evilchap** · 14-12-2008, 23:03

Blimey, that's stunning! I know my engine is as far back as can be without taking a grinder to the bulkhead with venom! I am sure i'll be happy with it, it cant weigh that much more, if I do some jigging about with moving the battery to the boot, and fit composit panels, I reckon it wont be far off....

And the power should make up for any shortcomings

Or I hope it will at least...

Steve, give me an idea on pricings of your man! Thing is, these have only just been refurbed

**Hel1x** · 14-12-2008, 23:09

Yeah pretty impressive but that thing is just a "money no concern" jobby.

Check out some of the other pics, they literally stripped it down to a bare shell then got busy with a grinder and support bars.

**Hel1x** · 14-12-2008, 23:11

Oh and by the way....

Nice choice of colour

**Evilchap** · 14-12-2008, 23:11

You seen the Driftworks machine? That also is a work of genious

I intend on putting some miles on mine however, so having the engine in the cabin just woulnd't be clever! Might help Mike locate all the radiators though

**Lou_Lou** · 14-12-2008, 23:14

I've just realised this is the 15 I wanted to steal at Buffy's... (yes.. bit slow..)

**Hel1x** · 14-12-2008, 23:15

I'd look at the possiblity of going for wide fenders on the rear, just to hide some 265s or something similar. Aslong as you dont mind moving away from the stock look. But I always say everything can be done tastefully!

**Evilchap** · 14-12-2008, 23:18

I want to keep it looking original, or as much as can be with huge wheels and brakes...

I am hoping that it'll be fun to drive, but not terrifying with the wheels / tyres its got

What state was it in when you saw it loulou?

**Lou_Lou** · 14-12-2008, 23:21

Originally Posted by Evilchap

I want to keep it looking original, or as much as can be with huge wheels and brakes...

I am hoping that it'll be fun to drive, but not terrifying with the wheels / tyres its got

What state was it in when you saw it loulou?

It was just parked up opposite the garage, didn't really get too much of a good look at it, didn't see under the bonnet anyway, just saw an s15 in that lush colour, stood next to it pointing at it, saying 'get me that!!!'

JP · 14-12-2008, 23:39

Originally Posted by Evilchap

I am sure i'll be happy with it, it cant weigh that much more, if I do some jigging about with moving the battery to the boot, and fit composit panels, I reckon it wont be far off....

I thing you will.

So drive it first - if you notice it handling like a pig (which you more-than-likely won't unless you're a seasoned racer & even then mods can be made) then change things. Til then, kick back & enjoy fella!

**paullen** · 15-12-2008, 13:43

I look forward to a passenger ride Ben!

I love the fact you're keeping it standish looking.

**Damo** · 15-12-2008, 17:45

looking good mate

**Evilchap** · 15-12-2008, 22:53

Originally Posted by paullen

I look forward to a passenger ride Ben!

I love the fact you're keeping it standish looking.

Assuming it arrives on Monday at some point as currently planned... what are your plans Monday night?

I will be putting some miles on it that day, got to get used to it

Originally Posted by Damo

looking good mate

Thanks matey

Going to get to see it in the flesh soon! Woot woot!

Was a South area Christmas do tonight, and I got poked into pestering Mr Buffy for an update, and other than being told to tell them to stop pestering, it was also confirmed all is on track

So it's looking good for next week!!!

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